Barry Manilow agreed to compose the songs for three Don Bluth pictures .
Barry Barry Manilow agreed to compose the songs for three Don Bluth pictures .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The fully completed action plan , published on 3 March 2006 , is being placed directly in the hands of other ministers by ministerial members of the task force .
The fully completed action plan , published on 3 March 2006 , is placed directly in the hands of ministers by other members of the task force .

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no

The continuing popularity of this high suit in Japan has led Bandai to create a 1.5m mobile model version that went on sale in Japan in 2007 .
The continuing popularity in Japan of this tall suit has led Bandai to create a 1.5m mobile model version , which went on sale in Japan in 2007 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

He wrote the script in cooperation with Bianca Olsen , Laurie Aubanel and Cyril Rambour .
In collaboration with Bianca Olsen , Laurie Aubanel and Cyril Rambour , he wrote the script .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?

yes